Football is not played in a vacuum. It occurs in a society with complex and often conflicting belief systems. This issue won't be solved on 11W. But it is better IMHO to acknowledge the situation than pretend it isn't there.

11W is at no risk of becoming a political site. Spring practice is almost here. Gibson should commit on his birthday (3/20). All thoughts will once again return to intelligent football analysis.

People complain about how PC society is. I think there is something worse, a dumb society. We need more intelligent discussion on complex topics not less.

An important thing to keep in mind is that no college or pro football players feel free to come out. Is the lavender jersey a big deal on its own? Nah. But in the context of a work environment that is viewed as hostile? Sure, I can see that.